Who Is Mahesh Babu?

Mahesh Ghattamaneni aka Mahesh Babu is an Indian actor, producer, media personality, and philanthropist known for his works in Telugu cinema. He is the son of famous Telugu actor, director, and producer Krishna Ghattamaneni. Mahesh also known as Prince, Superstar, Universal Star, Naani, and Navataram Superstar.

Mahesh started his films career by playing a small role as a child artist in 1979’s ‘Needa’ film. At the age of four, he appeared in eight more films as a child artist. He debuted as a lead actor in 1999’s ‘Rajakumarudu’ film, co-starring Bollywood veteran actress Preity Zinta.

Earlier Life

Mahesh was born on 9 August 1975 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India to a famous Telugu actor, director, and producer father Krishna Ghattamaneni (Krishna) and mother IndiraGhattamaneni (Indira Devi). He has also a step-mother name her Vijaya NirmalaGhattamaneni, she is also an actress, director, and producer in Telugu industry.

Prince completed his high schooling from St. Bede’s Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School in Chennai. After that, he completed his bachelor’s degree in commerce from Loyola College in Chennai.

Debut & Success

Mahesh started his films career by playing a small role as a child artist in his elder brother Ramesh Babu’s debut film ‘Needa (1979)’, which film was directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. At the age of four, he appeared in eight more films as a child artist.

After that in 1999, Mahesh started famous South Indian director K. Raghavendra Rao’s film ‘Raja Kumarudu‘ as a full-time hero and he received Nandi- Best Male Debut Awards. Naani starred in box office successful supernatural drama film ‘Murari’ in 2001. It worked as the first breakthrough of his filmy career. After the tremendous acting in Dookudu (2011) and Business Man (2012), Mahesh emerged as the highest paid actor in South India after Rajnikanth.

This actor led so many blockbuster movies and becomes the only actor who won the maximum award among others in his time. In 2018, his film ‘Bharat Ane Nenu’ was collected ₹200+ crore from the budget of ₹65 crore and it was the first Mahesh starrer film which collected this amount at the box office. Now he is one of the highest paid actors and one of the successful actors in the South Indian film industry.

On 28 January 2014, He launched his own production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. Almost every family members of Ghattamaneni family producing films in the south industry.

Personal Life

In 2000, Mahesh Babu met Namrata Shirodkar on the sets of B. Gopal‘s‘Vamsi’. That was the debut Telugu film of Namrata. After being in a relationship for four years, they decided to get married on February 10, 2005.Namrata Shirodkar (48) is almost four years older than Mahesh (44).

Together they have a son: Gautham Ghattamaneni (born on 2006) and a daughter: Sitara Ghattamaneni (born on 2012). His son Gautham debut his film career in Mahesh Babu starrer 2014’s action film ‘1: Nenokkadine‘. Gautham was seen playing the younger version of his father Mahesh character.

In September 2004, Mahesh attended a rally organized by his fans for the promotional activities of Arjun (2004). He and his fans allegedly raided two video libraries and assaulted the owners of the libraries for pirating DVD of the film. Several Cases registered under several IPC sections Against Mahesh for that incident.

Another Complaint

A complaint was filed against the Prince of Tollywood with the State Human Rights Commission for endorsing ROYAL STAG (well-known whiskey brand in India).

Tax Raid

According to movienasha.com, After his movie Dookudu, which earned a gross of 1 Billion, Income tax officials raided his residence in Jubilee Hills. As it was rumored that he got a remuneration of over 1.2 Million.

18Two Mother’s Son

17Relationship With Sudheer Babu

The actor is the brother-in-law of Indian film actor and former professional Badminton player Sudheer Babu. Sudheer married Mahesh’s younger sister Priyadarshini.

16Debut

Mahesh started his films career by playing a small role as a child artist in his elder brother Ramesh Babu’s debut film ‘Needa (1979).

15Debut As Full Time Hero

He debuted as a lead actor in 1999’s ‘Rajakumarudu’ film, co-starring Bollywood veteran actress Preity Zinta.

14Babu

Mahesh babu’s real name is Mahesh Ghattamaneni. Ghattamaneni his Dynasty name. when Mahesh started his film career director K. Raghavendra Rao was suggest him to use Babu as a surname. Because he has a charming look.

13Man With A Great Heart

He is also known for his philanthropic works. Mahesh gives 30% of his annual income to charity, and most of his philanthropic works publicised because he prefers them to be so.

12Tollywood Prince

Mahesh babu’s maximum movie was hit and for this reason, his fans given him “Prince” title.

11Maximum Awards

Tollywood Prince is the only actor who has won the maximum awards among others.

10Dedication

In 2006, Mahesh needs to change his hairstyle for his film ‘Pokiri’. So he took a break from his works for 4 months to gain that hairstyle. This film was broke all record in that year and it was a most successful cinema in 2006.

9Highest Paid Actor

Mahesh Babu is the highest paid actor in South India after Rajnikanth.

8Actors Schoolmate

Tamil Actors Suriya, Karthi, and Vaibhav are his childhood School Friends.

7Fall In Love

In 2000, Mahesh Babu met Namrata Shirodkar on the sets of B. Gopal‘s‘Vamsi’. That was the debut Telugu film of Namrata. After that, they started dating.

6Unusual Marriage

After being in a relationship for four years, they decided to get married on February 10, 2005.Namrata Shirodkar (48) is almost four years older than Mahesh (44).

5Producer Family

Almost every family members of Ghattamaneni family producing films in the south industry. On 28 January 2014, He launched his own production house G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

4Most Desirable Men In India

He was elected the 1st Most Desirable Men Of India for the year 2013 by The Times of India.

314th Rank in Forbes India

In 2014, Mahesh Babu won 14th Rank in Forbes India Celebrity 100.

2Actor’s Son Actor

His son Gautham debut his film career in Mahesh Babu starrer 2014’s action film ‘1: Nenokkadine‘. Gautham was seen playing the younger version of his father Mahesh character.

1Wax Statue

On 25 March 2019, Mahesh Babu unrevealed his wax figure statue which was made to be installed at Madame Tussauds Singapore. The statue displayed at AMB Cinemas for a day.

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